Fault Code 779 Auxiliary Equipment Sensor Input #3 (OEM Switch) - Root Cause Not Known
Fault Code 779 Auxiliary Equipment Sensor Input #3 (OEM Switch) - Root Cause Not Known
Fault Code 779 Auxiliary Equipment Sensor Input #3 (OEM Switch) - Root Cause Not Known
Circuit Description
The OEM has the option of wiring a pressure or temperature sensor input to the Cummins
ECM. A specific calibration is then created to recognize this pressure or temperature
sensor input. This fault code is activated when the pressure or temperature input from the
OEM sensor exceeds the engine protection limit defined by the OEM. Depending on OEM
requirements, an Engine Protection derate may be associated with this fault code.
Component Location
The OEM pressure or temperature sensor input will vary depending on application. Refer to
the OEM troubleshooting manual for sensor location.
Shop Talk
This fault code is activated when the pressure or temperature input from the OEM sensor
exceeds the engine protection limit defined by the OEM. An engine power derate is
possible depending on the OEM application.
Troubleshooting Steps
STEPS SPECIFICATIONS
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Conditions
Action
Active or inactive counts of Fault Code Active or inactive counts of Fault Code
779? 779?
YES NO
The engine protection limit has been No Repair
exceeded for the OEM supplied pressure
or temperature input. Refer to the OEM
troubleshooting manual.
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